Wow today felt long! My day began at 7:45 a.m. when my alarm went off and a reminder came up on my phone that told me to pack (duh emily!). My schedule was set; wake up and finish packing, class from 9:05 till 11:00 a.m., grab a breakfast sandwich to go, and then meet my ride, Meghan, at 11:30 a.m. to head back home. My morning was off to a great start; I some how managed to fit everything in one duffel bag and a shoulder bag (although the duffel was very HEAVY). I got out of my food and nutritions class early and headed to my chemistry class whilst enjoying the glorious Blacksburg weather we have been having (knock on a huge rain forest tree). I survived chemistry class despite my lack of concentration and my constant checking of Facebook to see where all my friends were headed to for spring break. After class, my ride called to say we would have to leave later than she thought so I was able to sit down and enjoy my breakfast sandwich with my friend Laura. Then something came over me and when I got back to my room I decided to do my Chemistry homework?!? sweet!
1:00 p.m. rolled around and Meghan called ready to go! After what seemed to be a pretty long car ride due to my lack of sleep from the night before (went out with some Alpha Phi's for a last night out before break!), we finally arrived in good old Potomac. Of course when I got home I greeted my dog first (sorry parents!). After settling in (putting my duffel in the family room---at least it didn't stay in the mudroom all night!), my parents and I sat down for a nice steak salad and red wine meal (YUMMY!). Following dinner we decided to watch the Social Network (great movie, very insightful!). I have a feeling my night is going to end much earlier than it normally would while at school, but that's alright with me!
Reunited...and it feels so good!!
More to come on my very (not) adventurous spring break 2k11 !!
"Experience the experience you're experiencing" -MF's yoga instructor
I haven’t had this much time to myself since coming back to Tech on January 13th for formal recruitment and I am cherishing every second of it. I'm making this blog mostly due to bordem and for fun but I must also give credit to my big, Christine and my bestie, Alex for inspiring me with their blogs!
When I look back on the first two months of second semester, I can’t believe how lucky I am to have so many wonderful things happen to me. Beginning with formal recruitment in the dead of Blacksburg winter, I received a bid from my top choice sorority, Alpha Phi. The excitement of joining a new sorority was a bit overwhelming at first and I was very hesitant going in not knowing anyone. But isn’t that what life is all about, exploring the unknown? I came to Tech in the fall feeling the same way, but I think it’s safe to say I have amazing friends and a lot of good things going for me.
Spring '11 babies <3
The four weeks following Bid night were packed with new girl meetings, dance practices for philanthropies, and various lunch/dinner dates with “buddies”. Buddies were sisters from the pledge class above us who we spent the week hanging out with, trying to get to know each other as well as find a potential big sister. Unfortunately, our pledge class was not able to attend any socials but we found other ways to bond and get to know each other. Dancing in Anchorsplash (and receiving 2nd place!) was one way I really bonded with a lot of the new girls and even some of the older sisters who participated as well.
pledge class sleepover!
A part from sorority life, I continued to work as a committee member for Relay For Life and attend classes (yayy me!). One week I even got a huge surprise that my best friend from home, Katherine, was coming to visit me at Tech for the night! I took her to Relay’s Best Dance Crew featuring Fighting Gravity, and showed her what a Friday night out in Blacksburg is like. I had so much fun with her and cannot wait to visit her at Clemson, where it will most definitely be warmer!
A lot has happened in only two short months, but one of my favorite memories was getting my big. It all began with Clue week where everyday we were delivered a basket from our bigs, although the identity of who our big was stayed a mystery. Let’s just say I may have gotten a little too into finding out my big (i.e over-analyzing everything and Facebook creeping). I LOVED every single basket I received, but I could not wait for the big reveal Saturday morning.
BASKETS!!
basket #1: Sorry big, I was too excited I forgot to take a picture before I went through it all!
basket #2: Girls Night! Can't wait for our next one big!
basket #3: one of my faves! (those clues are bs haha)
basket #4: my big treats me like a princess :)
basket #5: can you say APHIESTAAAAA??
I don't know what words I can use to explain how excited I was Saturday morning when I opened the car door (Aphi big sis rev tradition) and saw my big, Christine. I mean yeahhhh I was 99% sure that it would be her but now it was confirmed and I could not be happier! After the amazing surprise and all the hugging I got a matching tshirt with my fam and met my ggbig, Lindsay. Then we took a million family pics and big and little pics to capture this once in a lifetime moment. I absolutely love being the little one and getting all the attention (hehe)! Officially a part of the power fam, the days festivities began with a family breakfast at Lefty's (yum) and then to field games where Alpha Phi dominated! After a nap (so necessary) I went to my big's house for taco night, also so necessary since that night was APHIESTAA! (our date party after big sis rev)
finally together :)
the power fam aka best fam ever
Big and Lil
hanging out with my big and gbig at Delta Sig's field games
Alpha Phi after winning Gladiator at field games
all dolled up and ready for aphiestaaaa
Let's just say that Emily's first Aphiesta was a success! I'm so happy to have found a big who is as goofy as I am and a family who has made me feel so welcome. As Anna (my gbig) shared with us at Aphiesta "this is a real family", and I am so looking forward to all the amazing memories we will make!
I have two more days here at Tech before I go home and see my family and friends, and enjoy a relaxing week with no tests, meetings, or due dates! bahhhh I can't wait!!!
